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NETEC has a self-assessment tool available to download in order to provide a framework to assess for special pathogens preparedness. This tool can help identify any potential gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Assists employers with understanding and meeting the requirements of the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standards. Details cover effective written safety plans, personal protective equipment (PPE) and employee training.

Strategies for optimizing Personal Protective Equipment (N95s, PAPRs, elastomeric respirators, facemasks, isolation gowns, eye protection, gloves), depending on the severity of the shortage a healthcare facility may be experiencing.

List of epidemiologic case history forms for various communicable diseases.

Instructions on how to send specimens to the Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory.

Official forms used to request testing of specimens at the Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory.

Web address for the Los Angeles Health Alert Network (LAHAN) website.

A California Department of Public Health (CDPH) document providing hospitals in California with a tool for developing and implementing effective respiratory protection programs, with an emphasis on protecting health care workers from aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs).

PDF of a flowchart to assist medical dispatch when screening calls.

Document detailing the Health and Medical Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for a range of Emerging Infectious Disease events in Los Angeles County. Serves as a hazard-specific annex to the Medical and Health Operational Area Coordination (MHOAC) Program Manual.